What it's like
The National Archaeological Museum in Athens houses artifacts from locations around Greece, from prehistory to late antiquity. It is counted among the greatest museums in the world, with the richest collection of Greek antiquities anywhere.
The museum sits in Exarcheia in central Athens, entered from Patission Street beside the historic National Technical University building. It pairs well with a visit to the Acropolis for the ancient sites themselves.
Good to know
- Peak traffic hours can be smoggy on main roads in Athens, so a taxi ride at rush time may be slow.
- Spring and late autumn are the best times to visit Athens; winter is low season with fewer tourists.
National Archaeological Museum
The National Archaeological Museum holds Greek antiquities from prehistory to late antiquity, gathered from sites across the country. It sits in Exarcheia, a short trip from the center of Athens.
Tours that go here
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
Acropolis
The Acropolis is the ancient citadel above central Athens, with the Parthenon at its heart. You climb the rock on foot to reach the ruins and the views over the city.
Archaeological Museum of Piraeus
Small museum in central Piraeus with Mycenaean to Hellenistic pottery and the bronze statues found near the harbor in 1959. A good indoor stop in central Piraeus.
Plaka
Plaka is the old neighborhood of Athens, climbing the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis. Its streets are pedestrian, lined with shops, cafes and restaurants.
Ancient Agora of Athens
The Ancient Agora was the civic heart of classical Athens, a marketplace that also held assembly and residential remains. You walk its open grounds among ruined stoas, temples and foundations.
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